Food distributions starting August 10 join the 23 others already established and serving meals to youth
San Diego CA— This summer, Feeding San Diego is supporting youth in need with the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a critical part of its hunger-relief services across San Diego County. SFSP provides vital support during the summer months to ensure youth are getting the nutrition they need to grow and thrive. This Monday, an additional six sites will be added to the existing 23, ensuring that there are many access points throughout the county for youth and families facing hunger.
Before COVID-19, one in six children faced hunger in San Diego County. Now the need has surged by an estimated 50 percent. With schools moving to virtual learning in mid-March and unprecedented levels of unemployment across the county, youth are increasingly affected by hunger.
At the 29 youth meal sites hosted by Feeding San Diego, children aged 1-18 can receive a free breakfast and lunch daily. Children do not have to be present to receive a meal: a parent or guardian can pick up meals for them if they provide the names of their children. Feeding San Diego has fully adapted its operations to follow San Diego County health guidelines, and these sites are operating as drive through pick-ups, with meals served on a first come, first serve basis to be taken home for consumption. Meals follow the USDA SFSP meal pattern and are either hot or cold.
In addition to its regular and emergency food distributions, the following is a list of Feeding San Diego’s 2020 Summer Food Service Program drive-through sites (the six new ones are listed at the bottom).
Site | Start Date | Frequency | Drive Through Time |
Boys and Girls Club San Marcos 1 Positive Pl. San Marcos, CA 92069 |
March 23 | Monday – Friday |
3 p.m. |
La Maestra Community Health Centers 4440 Wightman St. Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92105 |
March 23 | Monday – Saturday | 11:30 a.m. |
Casa de Salud 1408 Harding Ave. National City, CA 91950 |
March 23 | Monday – Friday |
1 p.m. |
Ocean Discovery Institute 4255 Thorn Street San Diego, CA 92105 |
March 23 | Monday – Friday | 3 p.m. |
Pro Kids City Heights 4085 52nd St. San Diego, CA 92105 |
March 23 | Monday – Friday |
11 a.m. |
Pro Kids Oceanside 821 Douglas Dr. Oceanside, CA 92058 |
March 23 | Monday – Friday | 11 a.m. |
Mission Cove Apartments 3239 Conch Way Oceanside, CA 92058 |
March 30 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Sierra Vista Apartments 422 Los Vallecitos Blvd. San Marcos, CA 92069 |
March 30 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Vista Community Clinic Libby Lake 4700 North River Rd. Oceanside, CA 92057 |
April 13 | Monday – Friday | 11:30 a.m. |
Vista Community Clinic Balderrama 605 San Diego St. Oceanside, CA 92058 |
April 13 | Monday – Friday | 11:30 a.m. |
Armed Services YMCA 3239 Santo Rd. San Diego, CA 92124 |
April 15 | Wednesdays | 12:30 p.m. |
Cesar Chavez Recreation Center* 455 Sycamore Rd. San Diego, CA 92173 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Encanto Recreation Center* 6508 Wunderlin Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Golden Hill Recreation Center* 2600 Golf Course Dr. San Diego, CA 92104 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center* 6401 Skyline Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Montgomery Waller Recreation Center* 3020 Coronado Ave. San Diego, CA 92154 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Mountain View Recreation Center* 641 South Boundary St. San Diego, CA 92113 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Paradise Hills Recreation Center* 6610 Potomac St. San Diego, CA 92139 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
San Ysidro Recreation Center* 179 Diza Rd. San Diego, CA 92173 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Silver Wing Recreation Center* 3737 Arey Dr. San Diego, CA 92154 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
South Bay Recreation Center* 1885 Coronado Ave. San Diego, CA 92154 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Southcrest Recreation Center* 4149 Newton Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12:30 p.m. |
Willie Henderson Recreation Center* 1035 S. 45th St. San Diego, CA 92113 |
July 14 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
Cristo Rey High School 3751 Boston Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 |
July 27 | Monday – Friday | 12 p.m. |
City Heights Recreation Center 4380 Landis St. San Diego, CA 92105 |
August 10 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday** | 11 a.m. |
Colina Del Sol Recreation Center 5319 Orange Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 |
August 10 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday** | 11:30 a.m. |
North Park Recreation Center 4044 Idaho St. San Diego, CA 92104 |
August 10 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday** | 11 a.m. |
Skyline Recreation Center 8285 Skyline Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 |
August 10 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday** | 11 a.m. |
Stockton Recreation Center 330 32nd St. San Diego, CA 92102 |
August 10 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday** | 12 p.m. |
*San Diego Parks and Recreation Sites
**Two days’ worth of food will be served. Breakfast and lunches included.
ADDITIONAL HUNGER-RELIEF PROGRAMS SUPPORTING YOUTH:
Feeding San Diego also provides meals to youth and their families through an additional 15 meal sites with nearly 4,500 food boxes weekly in partnership with local school districts, including San Diego Unified School District and Cajon Valley School District.
Further, the organization continues to operate seven school pantries and provide hundreds of community distributions throughout the county.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Text “food” or “comida” to 877-877 to find sites that provide free summer meals. Alternatively, dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 San Diego, a source for access to community, health, social and disaster services.
NON–DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times listed above. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD3027), found online and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.